For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 530 students in Winterset, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Winterset, IA is Winterset Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winterset, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Winterset have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Winterset, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winterset Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Winterset, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterset Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winterset, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winterset, IA include Winterset Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winterset?
1 public high schools are located in Winterset.
What is the racial composition of students in Winterset?
Winterset public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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